UPSC Polity Question
"This act made the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India. It deprived the Governors of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. It attempted to introduce a system of open competition for selection of civil servants." Which one of the following acts is being described in the above given paragraph?
A. Charter Act of 1833
B. Indian Councils Act of 1861
C. Government of India Act of 1858
D. Government of India Act of 1919
Correct Answer:
A. Charter Act of 1833
Explanation:
The paragraph describes the key features of the Charter Act of 1833. It centralized administration by making the Governor-General of Bengal the Governor-General of India, took away legislative powers from the presidencies of Bombay and Madras, and made the first attempt to introduce an open competition for civil services.